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Dermatosis contributing factors in bilateral lower limb war-amputees.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20415141     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study conducted to assess the factors related to skin lesions in bilateral lower limb war-amputees. This is a clinical based, cross-sectional study of 335 bilateral amputees who injured during Iran-Iraq War. Their demographics and injuries detail, amputation, prosthesis and gait-aid characteristics, stump hygiene and skin problems, have been investigated. Through logistic regression analysis, the three factors of the shape of the stumps, the length of the stumps and excessive perspiration were recognized to have an independent association in skin lesions development, among the population studied. The results suggest that most of stump skin disorders in war-injured amputees are due to intensity of injury and awkwardness of the stump. The quality of surgical, medical and rehabilitative care, improve their quality of life by functional ambulation with prosthesis.
Authors:
F Almassi; N Emadi; B Mousavi; M Masumi; M R Souroush
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pakistan journal of biological sciences: PJBS     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1028-8880     ISO Abbreviation:  Pak. J. Biol. Sci.     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-26     Completed Date:  2010-05-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101247723     Medline TA:  Pak J Biol Sci     Country:  Pakistan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  78-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Prevention, Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center (JMERC), Iran.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Amputation Stumps / pathology*
Amputees*
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Iran
Lower Extremity* / pathology,  surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Military Personnel
Prosthesis Fitting
Regression Analysis
Skin Diseases / etiology,  pathology*,  surgery
War*
Wounds and Injuries / complications,  pathology,  surgery

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